WWW.EASTERNMIRRORNAGALAND.COM EASTERN MIRROR MP farmers’ unrest: CM to fast Katy Perry accuses Taylor Swift of Barcelona's Turkish star Arda Turan indefinitely for restoration of peace | P8 ‘character assassination’ | P10 quits international football | P11 NATION ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS VOL. XVI NO. 156 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 NSCN (K) chairman CM apprised on indigenous tribe issues Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): Nagaland Tribes Coun- cil (NTC) officials called on the Chief Minister Dr. SS Khaplang no more Shrurhozielie Lezietsu to- day at his office to apprise Our Correspondent day scenario of internal him on the various issues Kohima, June 9 (EMN): conflicts. concerning the indigenous Shangwang Shangyung He said NPMHR will tribes of Nagaland. Khaplang, better known ‘always treasure and cher- The issues include strict as SS Khaplang, the chief ish’ Khaplang’s commit- implementation of Land of the banned Nationalist ment to do what the up- and Revenue (amend- Socialist Council of Naga- coming Naga generation ment) Act, 1978; need to land -Khaplang (NSCN-K) wants as the ‘Naga Na- review the standard pro- group is said to have passed tional movement is for the cedures to establish indig- away Friday evening at wellbeing of future Naga enous inhabitants status as around 7:30 p.m. at the generation who should live per 1977 notification; con- central headquarter of the in dignity and peace.’ cerns of the citizens on the NSCN (K) in Taka, Myan- He prayed that the ongoing political process; mar. He was 77. Almighty God will grant dangers of Nagaland Spe- Khaplang was report- strength and courage to all cial Development Zone Members of Nagaland Tribe Council (NTC), who called on the chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, at edly undergoing medical his dear and near ones and (NSDZ) concept. the latter office chamber in Nagaland Civil Secretariat Liezietsu on June 9. treatment for chronic dia- the entire rank and file of NTC officials also betes for the past several the NSCN (K)/GPRN to urged the government to needing the immediate at- ment of its fullest co-oper- appreciated the Chief months. On Friday even- bear the loss in their hour put such issues to proper tention of the government ation to uphold the interest Minister for his patient ing, he was said to have suf- of pain and grief. conclusion and keep the in view of the prevailing of the State on the above hearing and assurance to fered a cardiac arrest after Meanwhile, Naga protective laws in full force situation. NTC has as- issues. give all efforts to address dinner and was rushed to a Mothers’ Association has and other related issues sured the State govern- Meanwhile, NTC has the issues raised by NTC. hospital in Taka where he also termed the demise of breathed his last. Chairman of NSCN(K) SS Khaplang (file photo) Khaplang as a “sad day for While official confir- those who walk for peace.” mation is yet to be made (IM), Khaplang’s NSCN- in need of elderly and ex- Describing his demise as a NPCC petitions ECI RD ‘dirtiest department’ by his outfit about the de- K, which reneged from a perienced wisdom of Naga ‘great loss’ to the efforts of mise, Army sources con- 14 years-long ceasefire in national movement leaders peace across borders, the firmed that Khaplang died March 2015, has been in- to set right the course of the association conveyed its on bye-elections in State, alleges PSAN after suffering a stroke. The volved in series of attacks Naga destiny, which are be- earnest condolences to the Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): Nagaland Pradesh in tandem with some other ing misinterpreted and re- Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): ment jobs are at their whims Myanmar-based Council bereaved family and also to Congress Committee (NPCC), in consultation Public Service Aspirants of and fancies. of Naga Affairs (CNA) has militant groups under the interpreted in the present the leaders of NSCN (K). with AICC legal secretary, submitted a represen- banner of the UNLFW. Nagaland (PSAN) has alleged PSAN resented that such also confirmed of the sepa- tation to Election Commission of India (ECI) the Department of Rural De- mindset runs among most of ratist leader’s death. Following his death, on June 8 drawing the attention of ECI to the speculations are already on velopment (RD) as one of the the politicians of today who Born in April 1940 in SS Khaplang last will provision of Article 151A of the Representation ‘dirtiest departments’ in the run the ‘job bazaar’ in ex- Waktham village, east of as to who would take over of the People Act of 1951 as amended in 1996. the helms of the group. "I have stood under the banner of 'Nagaland for Christ' State which is embroiled in change for votes. PSAN seek Myanmar’s Pangsau Pass, The provision states that bye-election should not Although a few names are with the hope that my people may see both physical numerous backdoor appoint- to know the part/ article of Khaplang hails from Hemi apply if the remainder term is less than one year. being suggested, nothing and spiritual freedom from the oppression of the ruth- ments and rampant corrup- the Constitution of India that Naga tribe of Myanmar less occupiers NPCC Media Cell reasoned that since the tions. provides for unabated, un- and is the youngest of 10 is clear at the moment as NSCN (K) leaders could I have done my part for the freedom of my people term of Nagaland Legislative Assembly is due to PSAN officials were as- ethical, opaque and rampant siblings. He also leads the with the little capacity God has given me. And now, the expire on March 12, 2018, the remainder term tounded by the curt reply of backdoor appointment 'rights' recently formed United not be reached for any comment. younger generations of Nagaland need to continue the is just 8 months away. However, if the bye-elec- the RD minister, CL John, on to the ministers and bureau- Liberation Front of West- legacy left to you like passed down to us by the elders. tion were conducted after the Presidential Elec- backdoor appointment, who crats. ern South East Asia (UN- NPMHR, NMA condole Never weaver nor be carried away with the ideologies tion which may be in the 4th week of the July or reportedly said that “these PSAN also alleged that LFW), an amalgamation In a condolence, secretary of Naga Peoples’ Move- of the aliens that Nagas do not deserve to be a Nation. August 2017 and code of conduct of election were not 'backdoor' appoint- only 4 BDO posts have been of separatist groups formed As a human, I have done many wrongs and forgive come into force by the end of December 2017 for ments but rather 'political' requisitioned to NPSC despite jointly by the United Liber- ment for Human Rights me all my failures in this noble venture of our cherished general election, there will hardly be 4 working appointments which were clear replies on RTI proving ation Front of Assam, the (NPMHR), Neingulo Krome said the sudden freedom. months. Further there may only be one day ses- normal and there was nothing the existence of vacancies NSCN (K), the Kamatapur My sons and daughters, please continue to hold on wrong with it.” ever since CL John took over Liberation Organization, demise of SS Khaplang, sion to fulfil the Constitutional provisions. chairman of the NSCN the torch of our freedom until we reach the promised NPCC stated that bye-election is meaningless PSAN has asked the the department. It said many and the National Demo- land." meaning of ‘backdoor’ ap- have been occupied on 'back- cratic Front of Bodoland. (K), has come as a rude to the opposition parties, adding it is wasteful Translated by Athong Makury pointment if the so-called door' or 'political' contractual Formed in 1988 after a shock at a time when the to engage the people and government. “Forcing President of Council of Naga Affairs, Myanmar political appointments can- basis in contravention to Arti- breakout from the NSCN Naga people are extremely bye-election in violation will render the Consti- tutional provisions meaningless and also create not be termed as 'backdoor' cle 16 of the Constitution of uncomfortable precedence in the nation,” NPCC appointments. While stating India that provides for equal said. that there are thousands of opportunities in the mat- Justifying the aforesaid matter, NPCC del- deserving educated unem- ter of employment to public Night curfew reinforced in border area egate has objected to the bye-elections. Mean- ployed Nagas burning the office(s). Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): Addition- of persons and vehicular traffic in the from the purview of this prohibitory while, it added that Umesh Sinha, Deputy Elec- midnight oil and waiting for a PSAN Media Cell has al District Magistrate of Sivasagar, 5 km belt on Assam side of Sivasagar order. The prohibitory order, which tion Commissioner, has assured to put up the fair chance at employment to asked CL John to either come Assam, has reinforced night curfew district bordering Nagaland. came into force on May 19, will re- matter before the ECI for discussion. However, public offices, PSAN claimed clean and justify his state- from 6 PM to 6 AM thereby prohibit- However, security personnel and main in force for a period of 60 (six- he said there are many instances of bye-elections that there are arrogant politi- ments or apologise to the peo- ing movement of any person, group officials on duty have been exempt ty) days.